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Aluminum Suspension Service: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

From Audi to Toyota, import nameplate manufacturers are using more aluminum for suspension components. An aluminum component is as strong or stronger than steel or cast iron but what sets aluminum apart is how it fails.

VIDEO: How Do Suspension Components Stay Together?

Andrew Markel covers how suspension component fasteners are secured using mechanical attachment methods like castellated nuts, nyloc nuts and torque-to-yield fasteners. He also discusses chemical solutions like thread locking compounds.

Ford Expedition Tech Tip: Stiff Ride And Suspension Warning Messages

On 2014-2017 Ford Expedition models with the Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, the system looks at a lot more than just the height of the vehicle to control the pressure in the air springs and the valving of the shocks.

Steering and Suspension Inspection: Keeping The Angles In Line With Ackermann

When you consider how front suspensions have evolved from straight axles to independent designs, the tie rod has had to adapt to new angles and geometry.

Weight-Saving Suspension Service: Dealing With Aluminum & Advanced Fasteners

For every 10% reduction in vehicle weight, there is a 5 to 7% fuel savings.

Installing Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components

What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines? The answer is Torque-to-Yield (TTY) fasteners.

VIDEO: Keep ADAS In Mind During A Suspension Repair

Jason Stahl discusses the role of ADAS in suspension repair and why shops should remain conscious of advanced safety systems during routine maintenance.

VIDEO: TTY Bolts For Suspension And Brake Components (Torque + Angle)

In this Tech Minute, Andrew Markel covers everything about TTY bolts and how their build could affect your next suspension repair.

VIDEO: Suspension Hardware: End Alignment Bay Frustration!

Andrew Markel discusses suspension links on late model vehicles, and using the right hardware to install components without later issues in the alignment bay.

Land Rover Tech Tip: 2013-2017 Range Rover With Dynamic Response Suspension

Let’s take a look at a 2013-2017 Range Rover with dynamic response suspension.